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Forms of Wild Rice
Wild rice is a high-fiber food source, rich in proteins, B vitamins and minerals. It has a very distinctive flavor. Although it may seem expensive, note that wild rice triples in volume when cooked; one pound can provide thirty servings or more.
Giant (long): This is the super deluxe grade of wild rice, with each grain about one inch long.
Extra-Fancy (medium): The most popular grade of wild rice; the grains of equal size and quality and they're clean and unbroken. Generally used for salads, side dishes and stuffing.
Select (short): It appearance is not a concern, this grade is perfect, since some grains may be broken or not of uniform length and size. Ideal for use in baked goods or in soups and stuffing.
Miscellaneous Grades: There are several other grades, including some that are parboiled or otherwise precooked or processed, with cooking time thus reduced. There are also white and wild rice mixtures available on supermarket shelves. The three grades above are the ones recommended for flavor, purity and the best food value.
Type of Grain: Wild Rice 6 oz. dry
Amount of Liquid: 4 C.
Cooking Method: Pick over and rinse the grain. Add grain to 3-qt. saucepan of boiling, salted water. Return to boil, cover and simmer.
:Cooking and 50-60 minutes -
Giant Standing Time: 45-50 minutes ~ Medium 45-50 minutes -
Select
Drain any excess water. Let stand 10 minutes.
Approx Yield: 3 C.
Comments: When rice is tender, some of the grains will "bloom" or burst open. Bite-test a few before draining.
Note: For 4 oz. wild rice, use 2 1/4 C. water. The yield will be about 2 C. Cook for 45-50 minutes and let stand 10 minutes after draining excess water.
Mixed Grains
Type of Grain: Kashi Arrowhead Mill's 7 Grains 1 C. dry 1 1/4 C. dry
Amount of Liquid: 2 1/4 C. 3 C.
Cooking Method: In a 3-qt. saucepan In a 3-qt. saucepan, bring salted water to combine water and a boil. Add grain and salt to taste. Add cook over medium, not grain and bring to a low heat. boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
:Cooking and 25 minutes 12-15 minutes Standing Time: Let stand 5 minutes.
Approx Yield: 2 1/2 C. 2 1/2 C.
Comments: A package mixture of A package mixture of 7 slightly hulled 6 organic grains plus grains plus sesame wheat. seeds.
The Versatile Grain and the Elegant Bean by Sheryl and Mel London ISBN 0-671-76106-4 Submitted
Wild rice is a high-fiber food source, rich in proteins, B vitamins and minerals. It has a very distinctive flavor. Although it may seem expensive, note that wild rice triples in volume when cooked; one pound can provide thirty servings or more.
Giant (long): This is the super deluxe grade of wild rice, with each grain about one inch long.
Extra-Fancy (medium): The most popular grade of wild rice; the grains of equal size and quality and they're clean and unbroken. Generally used for salads, side dishes and stuffing.
Select (short): It appearance is not a concern, this grade is perfect, since some grains may be broken or not of uniform length and size. Ideal for use in baked goods or in soups and stuffing.
Miscellaneous Grades: There are several other grades, including some that are parboiled or otherwise precooked or processed, with cooking time thus reduced. There are also white and wild rice mixtures available on supermarket shelves. The three grades above are the ones recommended for flavor, purity and the best food value.
Type of Grain: Wild Rice 6 oz. dry
Amount of Liquid: 4 C.
Cooking Method: Pick over and rinse the grain. Add grain to 3-qt. saucepan of boiling, salted water. Return to boil, cover and simmer.
:Cooking and 50-60 minutes -
Giant Standing Time: 45-50 minutes ~ Medium 45-50 minutes -
Select
Drain any excess water. Let stand 10 minutes.
Approx Yield: 3 C.
Comments: When rice is tender, some of the grains will "bloom" or burst open. Bite-test a few before draining.
Note: For 4 oz. wild rice, use 2 1/4 C. water. The yield will be about 2 C. Cook for 45-50 minutes and let stand 10 minutes after draining excess water.
Mixed Grains
Type of Grain: Kashi Arrowhead Mill's 7 Grains 1 C. dry 1 1/4 C. dry
Amount of Liquid: 2 1/4 C. 3 C.
Cooking Method: In a 3-qt. saucepan In a 3-qt. saucepan, bring salted water to combine water and a boil. Add grain and salt to taste. Add cook over medium, not grain and bring to a low heat. boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
:Cooking and 25 minutes 12-15 minutes Standing Time: Let stand 5 minutes.
Approx Yield: 2 1/2 C. 2 1/2 C.
Comments: A package mixture of A package mixture of 7 slightly hulled 6 organic grains plus grains plus sesame wheat. seeds.
The Versatile Grain and the Elegant Bean by Sheryl and Mel London ISBN 0-671-76106-4 Submitted